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Course Name : Interior Design Seminar

Course Code : ICM416

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. YUSUF GÜRÇINAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Analyzes the organization principles of design products, their components, and design methods.
Knows how the unity between the form and content of the designed product is perceived in different cultures.
Analyzes how societies perceive, consume, internalize, transform and reproduce designed products through semiotics.
Interprets his/her acquired information in a text.
Prepares a tender dossier within the legal administrative framework. Acquaints him/herself with the practical issues in the profession.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To develop students´ critical thinking, artistic and formal research skills. To improve their cooperation skills and be able to work with close disciplines. To provide students with opportunities to design along with their personal abilities.

Course Contents : Analyzing interior architecture and furniture designs, interpreting their designs and detail logic, doing research on a topic, being able to create an original design based on the acquired information, being able to work in a team.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Interior Design Studio 2


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General Information and selection of topics. 1. Assigning the topics. 2. Forming the study groups. Doing research on the subject. Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
2 Student presentation: Group discussion / Studio works. Doing research on the subject. Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
3 Student presentation: Group discussion / Studio works. Doing research on the subject. Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
4 Conference given by an expert. Student presentation: Group discussion / Studio works. Doing research on the subject. Guest speaker, Small Group Discussion
5 Student presentation: Group discussion / Studio works. Doing research on the subject. Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
6 The compilation of the works from the first semester. Homework Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
7 Studio work, preparing the final report. Homework Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
8 Midterm exam: presentation of the final report on the subject of the study. Evaluation Evaluation chart
9 General Information and selection of topics. 1. Assigning the topics. 2. Forming the study groups. Doing research on the subject Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
10 Student presentation: Group discussion / Studio works. Homework, project studies Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
11 Student presentation: Group discussion / Studio works. Homework, project studies Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
12 Student presentation: Group discussion / Studio works. Homework, project studies Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
13 Student presentation: Group discussion / Studio works. Presentation of the project work Homework (library and internet research), Standard Studio
14 Student presentation: Group discussion / Studio works. Presentation of the project work Drawing studies
15 Studio work, preparing for the final report. Presentation of the project work Drawing studies
16/17 Final exam Drafting and presentation of projects professionally Evaluation chart


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Kilmer, W. Otie, TH2031K56 2003, 4,71E+08 Construction drawings and details for interiors :basic skills John Wiley and Sons Hoboken, NJ 2003
 Ballast, David Kent , TH2025B36 2002, 1,89E+09, Interior construction and detailing for designers and architects Professional Publications Belmont
 De Chiara, Joseph , NK2110D43 2001, 71346163, Time-saver standards for interior design and space planning McGraw-Hill New York 2001
 Callender, John Hancock , M TH 51 T55 1997 , Time-saver standards for architectural design data
 Aslanapa Oktay, NA1361 A85 1986, the Ottoman period architecture
 Hauser, Arnold, N72S6 H38 1984, the social history of art: rococo, classicism, romanticism, naturalism, impressionism, and the film era.
 Feilden, Bernard Melchior , NA105F45 2003,0-7506-5863-0, Conservation of historic buildings
 Altınoluk, Ülkü, NA1370A481998, 975-74386-3-4, re-use of buildings: program-design-implementation-of-use.
 Oxford, Butterworth-Heinemann, TA426C66 1998, 0-7506-3898-2, Conservation of building and decorative stone
 Miro, Eva Pascual, TT199.M57 2006, 975-10-2357-2, furniture restoration and replacement.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 30
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design 5
2 is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective 5
3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 5
4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 4
5 Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues 0
6 is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship 5
7 Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety 3
8 Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary 5
9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 3
10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 5
11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 3
12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 5
13 has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs 5
14 is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application 5
15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 5
16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 5
17 has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning 1
18 is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility 3
19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 1
20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 1 14
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 4 56
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 102
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.08
ECTS Credit: 4